Legend suggests that, in the late 16th century, Martin Luther (the founderof the Protestant religion) was the first to decorate an indoor tree withcandles when he attempted to recreate the stars shining over a forest ofevergreens.
The first mention of decorated trees being taken indoors came in 1605 inGermany - a country with a long Christmas tree history! The trees were initiallydecorated with fruit and sweets together with hand made objects such as quilledsnowflakes and stars. German Christmas Markets began to sell shaped gingerbreadsand wax ornaments which people bought as souvenirs of the fair and took home tohang on their tree.